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Allow overriding Elementor uploads directory (decouple from wp_upload_dir())
Source: elementor/elementor#35667 · opened by @rajandangi
Describe the Problem Elementor relies directly on wp_upload_dir() for storing generated assets (CSS, local fonts, etc.). When using S3/offload setups (e.g. Cloudflare R2 or S3 Uploads), this causes Elementor assets to also be stored in remote storage. This is not always ideal, as these files are generated frequently and are better kept locally for performance and reduced external writes. Also, to reduce R2 Class A operations. Currently, there’s no way to control this independently from the global uploads directory. Propose a Solution Add a filter to allow overriding the uploads directory used by Elementor. Example: This would allow developers to keep Elementor assets local while still offloading media. Additional Context This pattern is used in other plugins (e.g. [Gravity PDF filters]( and would improve compatibility with modern WordPress setups using object storage. Agreement • I confirm I have read and followed all the guidelines and instructio…
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